Model 3 / Displays & settings

Tesla Model 3: how to install a downloaded software update

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Driving is unavailable during installation, and charging pauses. Vehicle functions can be limited.

THE QUICK ANSWER

When an update is ready, park the car and use the clock icon to Install Now or schedule installation.

Step by step

1Download on Wi-FiKeep a reliable Wi-Fi connection for the download.
2Choose installation timeTap the clock icon and select Install Now or Set For This Time.
3Leave it parkedAllow installation to finish before attempting to use the vehicle.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Does Advanced force an update?+

No. Tesla decides which releases are ready for each vehicle.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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